(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Adams Brooks, III (ASN: 0-23828), United States Air Force, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Defense Security Agency, from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Brooks culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.